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Hair loss Report

Alopecia is lack or loss of the hair from skin areas where it normally is present.


What we've learned from patients who report Hair loss

Symptom severities

Severe
55
Moderate
139
Mild
119
None
86

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hair loss

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hair loss
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Biotin 23   Biotin: 7%
Propecia 5   Propecia: 2%
Folic Acid 5   Folic Acid: 2%
Zinc 4   Zinc: 1%
finasteride 4   finasteride: 1%
Selenium 3   Selenium: 1%
Rogaine Extra Strength 2   Rogaine Extra Strength: 1%
Folic Acid Prescription 2   Folic Acid Prescription: 1%
Pygeum 2   Pygeum: 1%
Spironolactone 2   Spironolactone: 1%
BioSil 2   BioSil: 1%
Vitamin E 2   Vitamin E: 1%
CellCept 1   CellCept: 0%
Nettle Plant 1   Nettle Plant: 0%
Mirena 1   Mirena: 0%
Parlodel 1   Parlodel: 0%
Mesotherapy for hair loss 1   Mesotherapy for hair loss: 0%
Centrum Multivitamin 1   Centrum Multivitamin: 0%
Fluocinonide topical 1   Fluocinonide topical: 0%
Multivitamins and minerals 1   Multivitamins and minerals: 0%
Depo-Provera 1   Depo-Provera: 0%
Minoxidil 1   Minoxidil: 0%
Neurol 1   Neurol: 0%
Dermatology 1   Dermatology: 0%
Fructose Free Diet 1   Fructose Free Diet: 0%
Vitamin B Super Complex 1   Vitamin B Super Complex: 0%
Prednisone 1   Prednisone: 0%
Proscar 1   Proscar: 0%
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 1   Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid): 0%
Diane-35 1   Diane-35: 0%

Report created on May 27, 2012.